Parish Bulletin
PARISH NEWS
Unjust God?
Sometimes it seems our Creator takes this “boundless love” business too far! What about the good guys for a change? Surely “we” should get preferential treatment?
Many of us, hearing the Prodigal son story (Luke 15:1-32), have sympathy for the faithful son rather than the reprobate who has blown his inheritance on wild living. Maybe that is because we feel we are the faithful sons and daughters and that, like the older son, we are maybe a bit ripped off. By our notions of “a fair go”, perhaps the younger son should get the paid servant role that he asked for; but as for embracing him, honouring him, celebrating his return with a party! Too much! This elder, wiser, faithful son feels he has a superior claim on the father and he is resentful of the usurper.
Faithful, steady, church goers can slip into the same mind-set as the elder brother. God - embracing, honouring and celebrating the return of our less savoury citizens is too much! What is God thinking about? Doesn’t he/she know how pious we are and how sub-standard these others have been? Where’s the justice?
How arrogant are we! Trying to place boundaries on God! Trying to make our almighty Creator jump to our ideas of justice; to get with our program. For that is what we do.
God doesn’t need to answer to us but, as the father in the parable reminds us, if we are truly constant and faithful, then we already live in the father’s bounty, so what is our problem about the brother?
Jesus’ core teaching is the Kingdom of a Father who loves each and every one of us equally, absolutely, infinitely and intimately, just the way we are. In this parable above all, Jesus gives us an example of the boundless mercy of the Father who loves us beyond human reckoning and upon whose mercy we all ultimately depend.
Deacon Mark Kelly
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We pray for the following students and their families as they journey towards their Confirmation, may they be blessed with the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Cooper Bills Keelie Carbboneau Jack Carbboneau Holly Dignan Matisse Elton Tara Hart Dillon Jagoe Makaylah Monckton Aidan Noonan Sophia Phillips Evie Piner Ebony Seabrook Emilia Trapnell Ava Upston Charlie Ventura Taylah Wassenberg |
2022 Migrants and Refugees Sunday |
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What?: Mass and after Mass gathering When?: Sunday, 25th September 2022 Why?: Urged by Pope Francis and Bishop Greg to celebrate our cultural diversity Where?: St Ita’s Church and St Ita’s Hall
If you can bring a national food dish to share please contact: Barbara 0414 965 079 or Joan 0434 647 816 |
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COME HOLY SPIRIT “May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.” - St Thérèse de Lisieux – SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held this week on Friday, September 9th at 7pm in Marist-Sion College School Hall. On behalf of the Parish and our Confirmation families, the Sacrament Team would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Lisa Harkin, Deacon Mark Kelly and his amazing team at Marist-Sion College for all their support in making this possible. At this very exciting time we would like to wish our Confirmation families every blessing for this next stage in their child’s faith journey. We are very grateful for the support and cooperation shown by families, school staff and parish in helping to make this occasion meaningful and special for our young parish families. We ask our school communities to please keep these children in their prayers. Many thanks, The Sacrament Team. |
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION |
 Please note there will be an invitation letter sent home to all Grade 4 families early next week with details of next term’s First Holy Communion preparation. We are looking forward to sharing this very special time in your child’s faith journey. Please remember to check your children’s bags for this letter. Many thanks. Important dates for your diaries: Parent Information Meeting: Wednesday, 19th October, St Ita’s Church, Drouin at 7pm or Thursday, 20th October, St Joseph’s Church, Warragul at 7pm |
PARISH SACRAMENT ENQUIRIES
Sacrament Enquiries: Mrs Therese Meggetto
Mobile: 0439 306 642 Email: Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
